Anyone here Jazzersize...?

sweetpoison · 02-04-2013, 03:20 PM

Can a older (almost 60) and larger (227)do this type of workout? Dont want to be making a butt of myself with alot of little chippies..

Thanks
Vicki

Adoug4ho · 02-04-2013, 03:46 PM

I did it for a long time! Loved it

The center had a WIDE range of participants. Best part is, no mirrors! Such a great environment to dance your heart out. I usually burned 500-600 cals too.

Jebber · 02-04-2013, 04:04 PM

Yes! You might want to start with a BodySculpting class if the center offers that format. It will get you going and there's no "dancing" involved.

The moves may seem hard at first, but if you keep going you will see there is a definate pattern to their classes and they repeat the moves often so you get used to them

I do low impact myself and it's much easier. You can make the workouts what you want. I say, grab a friend and go!!!

Forgot to say...I'm 50 and there are many ladies there who are older than me. We have one lady who comes back from Florida each summer...she is in her 70's!!!!

Kimberli33 · 02-04-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpoison

Can a older (almost 60) and larger (227)do this type of workout? Dont want to be making a butt of myself with alot of little chippies..

Thanks
Vicki

Why not??Age is all a matter of the mind...You would do fine in a JazzerSize class,heck go for Zumba...plenty of different ages in my class 16-70 plus.I think its really cool when I see someone older really enjoying life,kwim??
Chippies...lol,never heard of that one.

Nelle Belle · 02-04-2013, 06:02 PM

After YEARS of running, I stopped and started jazzercise. Loved it but after a few weeks my knees were killing me. I can still run but bouncing up and own ruined my knees. Be careful. I can't do squats or kneel down. Looking for things under furniture is a nightmare.

SkepticalMe · 02-20-2013, 03:35 AM

I joined Jazzercise in January -- they were having a special -- and I have a 12-month contract.

Like Nelle Belle, I also have bad knees and can't do all of the hopping required. I just do low impact, instead. When the hopping starts, I simply march in place. I also have a bad rotator cuff, so I can't do some of the reaches. What I DO like is the circuit class on Thursdays with hand weights. I like it so much so, that I bought myself a set of resistance bands and a workout book to use at home. Strength/resistance workouts have your body burning fat long after the workout is over.

As soon as I determine whether the increased exercise will hinder my weight-loss results during this current round of hCG, I will up my strength/resistance training.

I realize that this is more information that you asked for. I am 52 years old, menopausal, have lost over 150 pounds (not from exercise), have hanging skin from losing weight, and I find Jazzercise effective for getting me into a heart target range where I can burn fat. I find it difficult to rouse myself from bed at 4:30 a.m. to go to the classes each day of the week. On average, I go 3 days each week.

I hope this information helps.

02-04-2013, 03:20 PM	#1
sweetpoison Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,150 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 238/238/160 (7/5/12 WAS 243 lb & 44" WAIST) WOE: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Start Date: 05/14/13	Anyone here Jazzersize...? Can a older (almost 60) and larger (227)do this type of workout? Dont want to be making a butt of myself with alot of little chippies.. Thanks Vicki

02-04-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
Jebber Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,319 Gallery: Jebber Stats: 187/179.4/127 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: For good 03/25/12	Yes! You might want to start with a BodySculpting class if the center offers that format. It will get you going and there's no "dancing" involved. The moves may seem hard at first, but if you keep going you will see there is a definate pattern to their classes and they repeat the moves often so you get used to them I do low impact myself and it's much easier. You can make the workouts what you want. I say, grab a friend and go!!! Forgot to say...I'm 50 and there are many ladies there who are older than me. We have one lady who comes back from Florida each summer...she is in her 70's!!!! Last edited by Jebber; 02-04-2013 at 04:05 PM.. Reason: More info..

02-20-2013, 03:35 AM	#6
SkepticalMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 158 Gallery: SkepticalMe	I Jazzercise, with low impact I joined Jazzercise in January -- they were having a special -- and I have a 12-month contract. Like Nelle Belle, I also have bad knees and can't do all of the hopping required. I just do low impact, instead. When the hopping starts, I simply march in place. I also have a bad rotator cuff, so I can't do some of the reaches. What I DO like is the circuit class on Thursdays with hand weights. I like it so much so, that I bought myself a set of resistance bands and a workout book to use at home. Strength/resistance workouts have your body burning fat long after the workout is over. As soon as I determine whether the increased exercise will hinder my weight-loss results during this current round of hCG, I will up my strength/resistance training. I realize that this is more information that you asked for. I am 52 years old, menopausal, have lost over 150 pounds (not from exercise), have hanging skin from losing weight, and I find Jazzercise effective for getting me into a heart target range where I can burn fat. I find it difficult to rouse myself from bed at 4:30 a.m. to go to the classes each day of the week. On average, I go 3 days each week. I hope this information helps.

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02-04-2013, 03:46 PM	#2
Adoug4ho Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Va Beach Posts: 210 Gallery: Adoug4ho Stats: 222/198/175? Start Date: October 29, 2012; restart 1/14/13 (carb creep!)	I did it for a long time! Loved it The center had a WIDE range of participants. Best part is, no mirrors! Such a great environment to dance your heart out. I usually burned 500-600 cals too.

02-04-2013, 06:02 PM	#5
Nelle Belle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ in the path of Sandy... And now Nemo Posts: 4,176 Gallery: Nelle Belle	After YEARS of running, I stopped and started jazzercise. Loved it but after a few weeks my knees were killing me. I can still run but bouncing up and own ruined my knees. Be careful. I can't do squats or kneel down. Looking for things under furniture is a nightmare.